BOXING fans have been left stunned by Oleksandr Usyk’s stunning body transformation ahead of his return to the ring.
The WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring Magazine heavyweight champion appears to be set to defend his belts against Daniel Dubois next.
The bulked-up Oleksandr Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua for a second time in August
Fans are now torn after seeing the new slimmed down version of the champ
He is believed to be preparing to face the Brit on August 12 in Poland after talks for a unification showdown broke down with Tyson Fury.
However Usyk, who bulked up to 221.5 lbs for his second victory over Anthony Joshua last year, looks to be a lot leaner now.
The undefeated 36-year-old posted some photos of him with his trainer during a gym session over the weekend.
And fans were left debating whether or not his transformation was a good or bad thing.
“Too small,” commented one fan in reaction to the snap.
Another called him a “small guy” as another said he was a “middleweight” after apparently shedding the pounds.
And a fellow concerned fan said: “He looks slim as hell.”
However, not everyone was trolling the champ and, in fact, many were left worried for Dubois having seen the trimmed down southpaw.
“Dubois is in trouble” predicted one.
Another wrote: “Dubois going to sleep in round five,” said another.
Although a fellow boxing fan declared: “Usyk is trying to look hard but can’t even knock down a glass of milk.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing involves two people trying to knock each others out with punches in the face and head. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. For this to happen, both boxers have to be able and willing to throw punches at a high rate of speed. They also need to have good hand-eye coordination.
How to throw a jab
To throw a jab, simply follow this simple step-by-step guide:
- Step forward with both feet.
- Move your arm to the top of your shoulder.
- Move your fist towards your target.
- After hitting your target arm, lift your arm up.
- Repetition steps 1 through 4.
Where should I shop for boxing equipment
There are many different places online where you can buy boxing equipment. Amazon, eBay. Walmart. Target. and Sports Authority are just a few of the many places you can buy boxing equipment online. If you’re looking for cheap boxing gear, then you might want to check out discount stores like Ross or TJ Maxx.
Quality boxing gear is what you should be looking for. You can consider Warrior, Golden Glove or Premier Boxing Champions.
What are the advantages of learning to box
Here are some reasons to learn boxing:
- It builds confidence. Learning to box will give you the courage to face bullies or other people who might try to bully you.
- It improves your physical and mental health. Boxing helps build muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you stronger.
- It helps you to learn self-defense skills. You learn how fight and how to protect yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. It is crucial to have mental toughness when faced with challenges.
- This gives you an incredible sense of achievement. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! There’s nothing better than getting punched in the stomach.
- It’s cheap. All you need are a pair of punching bags and boxing gloves.
- It doesn’t need much space
How can a beginner get started in boxing?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports known to man. Boxing was first developed to train warriors against their enemies in ancient times. Boxing is still a popular sport all over the globe. Boxing is not something you need to do in a gym. You only need a pair of gloves and some punching bags.
You can also find local amateur boxing clubs where you can join and get trained by professional coaches. Once you master basic punches & combinations, you will be ready for competition in tournaments.
What is the difference between left hook and right cross?
A left hook can be thrown from the side, and a right cross from the front.
A left hook is thrown with the back of the hand facing the opponent’s face. The elbow is bent 90° and the wrist is turned 45° toward the opponent.
With the palm facing the opponent, a right cross is performed. The elbow should be straight. The opponent is facing the wrist.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Each country has its own rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Boxing is typically practiced in clubs, stadiums or gyms. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Techniques for punching
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch is different. Some punches need more power than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may have multiple parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. They then touch the attackers fist.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. Here are some of the most common ones:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spare parts
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
